Facility Operations Spec

Summary This position is located in the Facilities Management Service (FMS) at Medical Center Veterans Health Administration, Salisbury, N.C. The incumbent is under the general supervision of the Assistant Chief and provides support for Salisbury Medical Center and outlying Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) for all FMS divisions such as Maintenance & Operations Division, Safety Management Division, Projects and Planning Division, and Biomedical and Space Management. Major Duties Duties include but are not limited to: provides administrative support and participates in a variety of Facilities Management and VA programs including Systems Redesign, Quality Management, Environmental Rounds, Controlled Substance Audits, and Performance Improvement; meets the needs of customers while supporting VA missions; consistently communicates and treats customers (veterans, their representatives, visitors, and all VA staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner; works closely with Facilities Assistant and Shop Supervisors to coordinate issuance and closing of work orders and preventive maintenance sheets; determines if contractor claims for completed work are mathematically accurate by conducting on-site measurements and correlating with appropriate plans and specifications; performs site visits to facilities to assess facility conditions, provides staff assistance, and coordinates engineering support; examines material being incorporated in the work to determine its acceptability; inspects construction efforts in conjunction with local points of contact and ensures all aspects of work related to health care renovations are coordinated; determines labor and material costs for maintenance and repairs, minor improvements, maintenance contracts, and alterations; prepares and transmits detailed instructions to Facilities Management Service workforce via written work orders and sketches as necessary to assure proper direction of required efforts with realistic cost controls; receives work orders, evaluates them for approval, checks coding, and releases them to the proper shop for timely completion on a systematic priority basis established by him or her; spot checks work orders and preventive maintenance tasks in the field to ensure timely and accurate completion; evaluates major component systems such as the water distribution system, sewer system, electrical distribution, emergency power generation system, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system, elevators, boiler plant and steam system, fire detection and alarm system, and medical gas and air systems to assure sufficient capacity for smooth functioning of the facility and compliance with the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO); establishes goals, standards of performance, priorities, and monitoring systems for maintenance, repair, and alterations; maintains and monitors compliance with all facility‑related mandatory testing records such as fire alarms, elevator maintenance, fire dampers, sprinkler testing, generators, air change testing and other miscellaneous testing. Work schedule: full‑time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm. This is not a virtual position. Education A transcript must be submitted if you are basing any or all of your qualifications on education. Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited institutions may be used to qualify for federal employment. Requirements You must be a U.S. Citizen. You must complete all mandatory steps in the process, including an online assessment that measures critical general competencies. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Physical requirements: none inherent. A pre‑placement physical examination is not required. Background/security investigation required. Selected applicants will complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable forms of identification include the documents specified by USCIS. Employment requires service of a 1‑year probationary period or a 2‑year trial period during which performance, conduct, and contribution to agency goals are evaluated. Employment will be terminated unless progress is certified. Mandatory influenza vaccination or obligation to wear a mask if exempt. Eligibility for education, military, or veteran preference is noted in the announcement. Evaluations Attention to Detail Building and Construction Communications Customer Service Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving Reading Comprehension Self‑Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Special Employment Consideration VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. Eligible candidates may apply under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A for appointments of individuals with intellectual, severe physical, or psychiatric disabilities, and/or disabled veterans with a service‑connected disability of 30% or higher. Contact the agency’s Selective Placement Coordinator for guidance. #J-18808-Ljbffr U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs